Elevate your lunchtime routine with these vibrant and refreshing Fruit and Cheese Sandwiches, a perfect blend of creamy, crunchy, and naturally sweet flavors. This no-cook recipe features wholesome whole grain bread layered with smooth cream cheese, a drizzle of golden honey, and an irresistible mix of sliced strawberries, crisp Granny Smith apple, and nutty chopped walnuts. In just 10 minutes, you can create a delightful sandwich thatβs light yet satisfying, offering a balance of textures and nutrients in every bite. Ideal as a quick lunch or a healthy snack, these sandwiches can be garnished with fresh mint leaves for an added pop of freshness and elegance. Perfect for summertime picnics, kidsβ lunchboxes, or a mid-afternoon treat, this recipe is a must-try for fruit-and-cheese lovers!
Lay the slices of whole grain bread flat on a clean surface or cutting board.
Spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese evenly on each slice of bread.
Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon of honey over each cream cheese layer.
Arrange the sliced strawberries and apple slices evenly over two slices of the prepared bread.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of chopped walnuts over the fruit on each slice.
Top each fruit-covered slice with the remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down, to form a sandwich.
Cut each sandwich diagonally into triangles, if desired, for easier serving.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if using, and serve immediately.
Calories |
901 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 36.5 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 61 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 663 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.1 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.9 g | ||
| Protein | 24.3 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 228 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 820 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.